J ordan Bardella has replaced Marine Le Pen at the helm of France’s leading far-right party, as he pledged to defend the country from perceived threats posed by immigration. The 27-year-old mentee of Mrs Le Pen won an internal party vote with 85% support, marking a symbolic changing of the guard at the resurgent National Rally party. He is the first person to lead the party who does not have the Le Pen name, since it was founded half a century ago. The National Rally is seeking to capitalise on its recent breakthrough in France's legislative election and growing support...